Can anyone recommend an inexpensive but good restaurant with a romantic vibe in the city or peninsula? I'm taking my bf out for his birthday and he works in food so I want to take him out somewhere with really amazing food and maybe a good cocktail program. We'd be going on a weekday so not worried about dealing with crowds but I am on a tight budget.
quintar replied:
I'm not sure if you would consider it inexpensive or not, but I love going to [The Van's Restaurant](http://www.thevansrestaurant.com/) in Belmont.
Looking for a great seafood restaurant in San Leandro Oakland area. No chain. Is Spanglers still around?
Paul V. replied:
Barbara Huffman Fleming there is sooo many ordinances and regulations in Berkeley, those prices there are to be expected. One of my favorites is across the bay in Belmont; The Van's http://thevansrestaurant.com/Lunch1.html